2 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. milk, scalded, then cooled
2/3 c. sugar
2 whole eggs or 4 egg yolks
1/2 c. shortening (1 part butter for flavor)
1 c. lukewarm water
7 c. sifted bread flour

Pour yeast into cup of lukewarm water, add teaspoon sugar and stir. Let stand to cool, about 5 minutes. Cream together shortening, sugar and salt. Add beaten eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix to a soft dough. Let stand until double in size, then roll out and cut. Let rise until light and bake into deep fat.

DOUGHNUT GLAZE:

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 tbsp. white syrup